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Vehicle instrument cluster having integrated imaging system

a technology of imaging system and vehicle, applied in the field of video processing in the vehicle, can solve the problems of obstructing the driver's field of view, and mounting cameras likewise providing inadequate viewing of the driver's fa

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-09
APTIV TECH LTD
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[0005]The present invention provides for an imaging system which integrates one or more video cameras into a vehicle instrument cluster in a vehicle. The imaging system includes an instrument cluster in a vehicle having at least one vehicle-related instrument. A vid

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However, the proposed dash-mounted video cameras were generally large (bulky) and could obstruct the field of view of the driver.
Similarly, proposed steering column mounted cameras likewise may provide inadequate viewing of the driver's face.
Further, proposed video tracking systems were intended to be installed as aftermarket systems that required a separately installed video camera and processor which results in added components and substantial cost.

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[0014]Referring to FIG. 1, an instrument cluster 12 is generally shown within the passenger compartment of a vehicle 10, generally located in front of the driver of the vehicle 10. The instrument cluster 12 is conventionally located in the vehicle dash at the front of the passenger compartment, forward of the steering wheel 26 and steering column. Accordingly, the instrument cluster 12 is located in front of the vehicle driver and is viewable below the front windshield 28 so that the instrument cluster 12 is readily viewable by the driver. The instrument cluster 12 contains various vehicle-related electronic instruments including a speedometer 14, a fuel gauge 16, an engine coolant temperature gauge 18, and an odometer 24. The instrument cluster 12 may include various combinations of one or more instruments including other instrumentation as is commonly known within the art. Examples of other instruments include an engine oil pressure gauge, a transmission gear selection indicator, ...

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Abstract

A video tracking system integrates a pair of video cameras into the vehicle instrument cluster. The video tracking system includes an instrument cluster in a vehicle having at least one vehicle related instrument. A video camera is located in the instrument cluster and is oriented to capture images of a driver of the vehicle. The system includes a processor for processing the images acquired by the video camera and determining one or more characteristics of the driver.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention generally relates to video processing in a vehicle and, more particularly, relates to video imaging of the driver of a vehicle to detect characteristics of the driver, such as eye tracking.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The use of video image tracking of the driver of a vehicle allows for the determination of various facial characteristics of the driver including the position, orientation, and movement of the driver's eyes, face, and head. By knowing driver facial characteristics such as the driver's gaze, ocular data, head position, and other characteristics, vehicle control systems can provide enhanced vehicle functions. For example, a vehicle control system can advise the driver of driver distraction, driver inattention, or drowsy driver situations. In addition, driver facial characteristics can be used to control vehicle functions and adjust sensitivity of certain systems, improve the mode of driver / vehicle communications, and increas...

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IPC IPC(8): B60K37/02G08B21/00G08B21/06
CPCB60K37/02G08B21/06B60K2350/2013B60K35/60B60K2360/21
Inventor HARTER, JR., JOSEPH E.SCHARENBROCH, GREGORY K.
Owner APTIV TECH LTD
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